Skip to main content

Entering the Kingdom of God

Jesus replied, “and said, "I tell you the solemn truth, if not someone is born  see the kingdom of God unless they are born from above, not of the kingdom of God (John 3:5)

What does it mean to be born from above? "The one born from the flesh exist flesh, and the one born from the Spirit exists spirit" (John 3:6). To put the two together one must be born from above, of the Spirit, to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus came into this work with authority so that men may be born anew of the Spirit, into the kingdom of God, children of God.

existing in the world and the world was created through him and the world knew him not, he came to the extent of his own and his own did not receive him. Now, as many as did receive him, to them he gave the authority to become children of God, the ones believing in that his name, born not from blood nor from fleshly will nor from a mans will rather from God (John 1:1013)

Jesus came with authority to grant men to be born into the kingdom of God. But what about the fleshly Jew? "Rather, Jewish is in one and circumcision of the heart in the Spirit, not written code, like as the one praising not from man rather from God (Romans 2:29)

One can't truly give God praise and honor and reverence unless he is born of the Spirit, circumcised not of the flesh, but of the heart in the Spirit. One must first become a child of God. We are born of the Spirit and we have testimony of this, "the Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God," (Romans 8:16). We have "received the Spirit of adoption, in whom we cry, “Abba! Father" and it is not a spirit of slavery, servitude, or timidly or fear but of power and love and sound mind (Romans 8:14-15; 2 Timothy 1:7). The Spirit pours out the love of God into our hearts (Romans 5:5-6).

"You also in him hearing the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in him also believing, sealed of the promised Holy Spirit, that whom exists the pledge of our inheritance to the extent redemption of his own, to the praise of his glory" (Ephesians 1:13-14). 

How did we come to be born anew into the kingdom of God? We heard the gospel of our salvation. It is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us saved existing the power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18). How is it power from God? It is how we are born into the kingdom of God, we receive new birth through hearing of the gospel and are sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. How can we believe? "This is the work so that you believe in him who he has sent" (John 6:28). This is the power of God, that we believe. Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith, (Hebrews 12:2). Our salvation is by grace through faith, a gift of God (Ephesians 2:8-9).

No one comes to me if not of the Father, who sent me him... (John 6:44) 

All that come to Jesus, are given him by the Father and are drawn to him by the Father, and all that come to him he will loose none. "All that the Father gives me will come to me and the ones coming I will not turn away... this is the will of the one who sent me so that all whom are given to me I will loose none..." (John 6:35-40). God's love is an everlasting love.* In love he has chosen the elect, before the creation of the world, and the Spirit is the pledge of our inheritance.  

it is the Spirit that gives life, the flesh is useless, the words that I speak to you exist Spirit and Life (John 6:63)

It is the Spirit that gives life. When we were dead in our trespasses God was rich in mercy, through his great love and made us alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-8). A gift from God. Now, look carefully what Jesus says next after saying the Spirit gives life, "but there are some among you who do not believe, for from the beginning Jesus knew any not believing and who would betray him, and said, "for this reason I said to you, no one has power to come to me if not exists given to him from the Father" (John 6:63-65). 

Surely, it is of the Spirit that we enter the kingdom of God. Jesus came to give men the authority to enter. It took a death to establish a will, a covenant, a testament, it is why it is called a new covenant in his blood. And what we receive though this new covenant is redemption, the forgiveness of sins, favor, and adoption. There are three that testify; Spirit, water and blood and the three exist one (1 John 5:7-8). God predestined us for adoption though the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God. We have the testimony of the Spirit, as a pledge of our inheritance, as we await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies, for in this hope we are saved, and the Spirit groans inwardly awaiting for our freedom as children of God (Romans 8:20-29).

"now, the one working out this very thing is God, the one giving us the Spirit as a pledge" (2 Corinthians 5:5). 

The one working out, bringing into effect, producing in us,so that what is mortal may be one day swallowed up by life is God, who gave us his Spirit as a pledge (2 Corinthians 5:15). "Now, God the one establishes us together with you in Christ. also anointing us and sealed us also giving us the Spirit in our hearts, the pledge (2 Corinthians 1:21-22). Paul writes God sealed us with the Holy Spirit as his own (Ephesian 1:14). He chose us and predestined us for adoption as his own (Ephesians 1:4-7). So being born into the kingdom of God, is the sealing of the Holy Spirit, which is a pledge of our inheritance that God will take redemption of his own, his children.

He chose us in love, and predestined us for adoption, and their is no greater assurance nor testimony than that of the Spirit. The basis of our hope of eternal salvation and redemption and righteousness is that we have entered the kingdom of God through new birth of the Spirit, which was granted by God to us through the hearing of the gospel. God has sealed us with his Spirit "which is a pledge of our inheritance to the extent redemption of his own" (Ephesians 1:14).

 

 

Popular Posts

The Tripartite Nature of Humanity: Spirit, Soul, and Body

The Tripartite Nature of Humanity: Spirit, Soul, and Body in Biblical Understanding The human being, as depicted in the Bible, is a multifaceted creation, often understood through the distinct yet interconnected components of spirit, soul, and body. While some theological perspectives lean towards a bipartite view (soul and body), which we do see in the Old Testament, a careful examination of the New Testament scripture reveals a compelling case for a tripartite understanding, where each is divided into or composed of three parts. Let’s explore the biblical distinction between spirit, soul, and body. The Body: Our Earthly Vessel The body is the physical form that interacts with the material world. From the very beginning, Genesis 2:7 states, " Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being ." This verse clearly establishes the body's origin from the earth, emphasizing its connec...
Read more

Blessed Are The Forgiven

Blessed! the one whose lawless deeds are forgiven and the one whose sins are covered over, blessed is the man whom sin, the Lord will not consider . * Paul writes David foresaw and spoke " blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered . *  Blessed, is the one whom sin is not considered, this word considered  means "to credit, count, reckon, to set down as a matter of account; regard, think, consider." This blessing comes through faith and according to grace, " also David speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God considers righteousness apart from works ." *  The word for  lawless deeds speaks of the violation of the Law and the word for sin  speaks of missing the mark of God's righteousness. Blessed are those who (by faith in Christ according to grace) have been forgiven. In Him receiving the redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of trespasses according to the riches of His grace . * This fundamental ...
Read more

Lord, Stand By Me

"... present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness ." 1 This word for present means "I bring, present, come up to and stand by," it is parístēmi (from pará, "from close-beside" and hístēmi, "to stand") – properly, stand close beside, i.e. ready to present (exhibit). I pray Lord stand by me which expresses that I put my trust in Him, or I come up to and stand by Him. We use phrases like surrendering or bowing at the cross to explain such a moment, surely it is a coming to the end of ourselves and it is desirable that I find His will acceptable, but it is important to understand that it is about trust, not my will power, the key is that it is in Christ. The terminology the scriptures use is "present yourselves to God," or come up to and stand by and walk with Him. "... present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God--this...
Read more

The New Living Way

The New Living Way "... Now, at the present released from the Law, having died in that which held us captive, so that we serve in newness of Spirit and not the old written code " -- Romans 7:16 Paul states that we are now united to Christ in his death and also raised with him into newness of life. What held them captive was sin but also the Law, it was a guardian until the appointed time God would send a Messiah (see School Master ). Paul uses the metaphor of marriage to describe how we are released from the Law; like a wife whose husband dies, now she is released from the Law and can marry another, so also have we died with Christ and are released from the Law and bound to Christ in a new covenant. The purpose of this is that we live in a new living way of the Spirit and not fleshly through the old written code or Mosaic Law. " So then brothers, you also have died to the Law through the body of Christ to the extent you exist by creation of another, the one raising you f...
Read more

Spirit of Life

" Indeed, the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus liberates from the law of sin and death ." 1 This word for liberates "I free, set free, liberate" is from a root word meaning free, exempt, not bound by an obligation. As partakers of God's divine nature, being born of Spirit, we are no longer obligated to the sinful nature but to righteousness which is God's nature. When we believe we receive the Spirit of promise, a guarantee of our inheritance, a great testimony that we are His children, it is a Spirit of Life. " Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life." 24 The Son came not to condemn the world but to save it. "One trespass   led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. " 6 " He was delivered over to death for our trespasses and wa...
Read more

New Testament Growth in Christ: From Foundation to Fullness

  New Testament Growth in Christ: From Foundation to Fullness The New Testament presents a vibrant and multifaceted picture of spiritual growth, not as a static event but as a dynamic, lifelong journey for the believer. This journey, with emphasis on a strong foundation, progresses through a transformative process of maturity forged by endurance, ultimately aiming for the profound goal of experiencing the "fullness of God in Christ." The Foundation: A New Creation The inception of growth in Christ is marked by a radical spiritual new birth, a foundational shift that defines the Christian experience. It is not merely a moral reformation, but a divine act of creation. The apostle Paul declares this truth in 2 Corinthians 5:17 : " Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come ." This new creation is initiated by faith in Jesus Christ, where believers are justified and reconciled to God through His sacrifice. ...
Read more

All Who Are Thirsty

“ Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters;  and he who has no money,  come, buy and eat!  Come, buy wine and milk  without money and without price.  Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread,  and your labor for that which does not satisfy?  Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good,  and delight yourselves in rich food. .." (Isaiah 55). " Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price ." Buy is defined as to acquire the ownership of by giving an accepted price or consideration therefore; to accept or believe as true .[ 1 ] When we buy something we consider the price that we must pay, we accept this and purchase the thing we have considered worthy of the sacrifice we make in payment. W e can not buy, with money or price, redemption from t his tragic flaw we are born into. However Jesus paid the price for us, so we buy or accept through consideration, the Greek word is  logizomai.[ 2] ...
Read more

True Widows: A Biblical Perspective

True Widows: A Biblical Perspective Throughout Scripture, God's compassion for widows is evident. He is portrayed as their defender, provider, and source of justice. The Bible repeatedly calls believers to care for widows, reflecting God's own heart for the vulnerable. However, in his letter to Timothy, the Apostle Paul provides a specific definition of a "true" widow, emphasizing the church's responsibility in supporting those who are genuinely in need. God's Compassion for Widows The Old Testament is rich with passages that reveal God's concern for widows. In Exodus 22:22, God commands, "You shall not afflict any widow or fatherless child." This verse underscores His protective nature, ensuring that widows are not mistreated or neglected. Similarly, Deuteronomy 10:18 declares, "He administers justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the stranger, giving him food and clothing." Here, God is depicted as a just and loving prov...
Read more

Called According to His Purpose: A Biblical Examination

  Called According to His Purpose: A Biblical Examination 📖 Introduction The phrase “called according to His purpose” appears in Romans 8:28 (ESV), a foundational verse that reads: “And we know that for those loved of God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” This statement gives comfort and more—it is a declaration about identity, destiny, and divine intent. To be “called according to His purpose” means participating in God’s sovereign, redemptive plan. God's plan is being manifested through the church through the "new covenant in his blood" as it was established by the death of Jesus. The calling is not arbitrary or based on human merit, but is rooted in God’s purpose, eternal will and love. 🔍 The Nature of the Calling In Scripture, God's calling is effectual—that is, it accomplishes what He intends. Paul writes: "...those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified,...
Read more

Putting On the New Self

Putting On the New Self Theme: Spiritual Growth & Identity in Christ Key Scripture: “And to put on the new man, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” — Ephesians 4:24 (ESV) 🕊️ Day’s Reflection The Christian journey is not about becoming a better version of our old selves. It is about walking in The New Living Way , putting on the new man created in the likeness of God. Scripture calls us to put on the new man , and this call is not symbolic or abstract. It is a command grounded in spiritual truth and lived out in daily walking as Christ walked. 📜 Scripture for Meditation 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Ephesians 4:22–24 (ESV) “To put off your old man, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new man, created after the likeness of...
Read more